La Politique Soviétique au Moyen-Orient, 1955-1975

Two outstanding books which cover much of the same ground. Glassman casts a wider net for his material, though wisely leaving some critical points open to question, and provides considerable detail on arms supply. Carrère d'Encausse, drawing on her familiarity with both Soviet and Middle East affairs, constructs a convincing narrative of the consistent strategy and zigzag tactics of Soviet policy.